Services
Assessor
Complimentary services
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General Homestead Extension (Owner Occupied)
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Senior Homestead
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Senior Assessment Freeze - Income Limit $65,000.00
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Exemptions offered for - Disabled Person, Disabled Veterans, Returning Veterans
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Property maps
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Help in completing exemption forms, filing property tax appeals, and completing name change paperwork for the Treasurer' s office
Please note that tax payments are not taken at this office. For inquiries, email AltonTWPemp@yahoo.com.
General Assistance
Complimentary services
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Birth certificates for Alton born citizens without income (limits apply)
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Notary Public
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Copies and Faxing (limited pages)
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General assistance
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Emergency assistance
In order to apply for general and emergency assistance applicants must meet all financial and non-financial eligibility requirements. This program is considered an option of last resort. Please see eligibility list and/or call for a screening. Walk-ins are discouraged, as you will need to bring several documents with you to verify your situation at the time of completing an application. The application process does take between 1-2 hours to complete.
We ONLY take applications for Alton, IL residents (62002).
General Assistance Eligibility
General assistance provides temporary monthly financial relief (a fixed amount) towards shelter (rent/mortgage), utilities, and food for individuals who meet eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Guidelines:
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U.S. resident or legal alien
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Must be an Alton resident for 6 months minimum
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18 years or older and out of high school
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Without minor children in the home
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Temporarily no potential means of income (little to no income)
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Cannot be receiving ANY Social Security Benefits (retirement, disability, or survivor's benefits)
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Applied for or receiving SNAP (food stamps) benefits in your name (need pending or approved letter document)
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Cannot be receiving TANF
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Must be able to work and job searching, be medically exempt from working, or if disabled, applying for social security disability benefits
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Have lease or mortgage in your name (for shelter relief)
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Have an occupancy permit for current address
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Have utilities ON and in your name (for utility relief)
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If you are eligible, you will be required to bring in verifying documents that apply to you and your household. You must call (618)462-0091 for pre-approval before coming into the office.
Emergency Assistance Eligibility
Emergency assistance provides a one time (once per 12 months) financial relief (a fixed amount) towards shelter (rent/mortgage) and/or utilities for families who meet eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Guidelines:
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Must have a utility disconnect notice or an eviction notice
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U.S. resident or legal alien
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Must be an Alton resident for 6 months minimum
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18 years or older and out of high school
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With minor children in the home
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Temporarily no potential means of income (little to no income)
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Cannot be receiving ANY Social Security Benefits (retirement, disability, or survivor's benefits)
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Applied for or receiving SNAP (food stamps) benefits in your name (need pending or approved letter document)
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Cannot be receiving TANF
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Must be able to work and job searching, be medically exempt from working, or if disabled, applying for social security disability benefits
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Have lease or mortgage in your name (for shelter relief)
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Have an occupancy permit for current address
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Have utilities ON and in your name (for utility relief)
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If you are eligible, you will be required to bring in verifying documents that apply to you and your household. You must call (618)462-0091 for pre-approval before coming into the office.
For additional help available to Alton residents, please visit the resource page.